Council sets higher tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
30 May 2024, the Council adopted a regulation that aims to levy prohibitive tariffs on grain products imported from Russia and Belarus.
The regulation increases import tariffs for cereals, oilseeds...
ESC’s presentation at 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics event
Trieste, 28 May 2024, European Shippers' Council participated in the 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024 Exhibition and Conference. ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit in his presentation outlined the current...
European Shippers’ Council Engages with DG GROW on Combatting Forced Labor in Supply Chains
The European Shippers’ Council recently organised a meeting with the Market Surveillance unit of DG GROW to deliberate on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of...
US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: impact on Europe
On 14 May, United States President Joe Biden announced new tariffs on China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (unfair trade). The additional tariffs – on top...
Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations
Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European...
5th International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit
The Summit will shed new light on autonomy in shipping, and address what is really meant by MASS (Maritime Autonomous Ships and Shipping).
What kind of autonomy is in demand? And ...
The Reuters Events: Sustainable Road Transport Europe
The key stakeholders in the road freight sector must be aligned in strategy and outlook in order to accelerate the sector’s transition and enable operators to make the investments needed. ...
ELP Summit: Logistics in Time of Transition
On 11 September 2024 , the European Logistics Platform (ELP) organises its first major event of the new European Parliament term at the Residence Palace, Brussels. Titled "Logistics in Times ...
ESC webinar “Resilience in the supply chain: bouncing back stronger after unexpected disruptions”
Organisations aiming for a resilient supply chain should adopt strategies that not only prepare them for unexpected disruptions but also enable them to emerge stronger from such challenges. The European ...
ITS World Congress 2024
The ITS Congresses bridge the worlds of mobility, technology, and innovation, gathering experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from industry and academia to advance the intelligent transport systems (ITS) field. Recognising that ...
IAA Transportation 2024
The IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, the leading international platform for logistics and transport and the most important global forum for the most important topics of the future in the industry, is ...